Official Workbook overture source text
Overture: 4-02
Workbook page: 303
Source pages: 303
Source status: source checked / public
Submitter: Board for National Mission; Board for International Mission
Ov. 4-02
To Establish Tell the Next Generation as Synod Mission and Ministry Emphasis
WHEREAS, The Synod in convention (2023 Res. 4-02) instructed the Board for National Mission (BNM) and the Board for International Mission (BIM) to recommend a new mission and ministry emphasis for consideration at the 2026 Synod convention;
and
WHEREAS, The two mission boards have consulted with the district presidents, the Office of National Mission, and the Office of International Mission in an extensive series of fraternal discussions toward seeking input for the development of the triennial mission and ministry emphasis; and
WHEREAS, The two mission boards, in collaboration with the President of the Synod, have unanimously agreed to recommend to the Synod in convention a triennial mission and ministry emphasis that captures the desire to spread the Gospel and the full counsel of God’ s Word to those who do not know Christ, as well as the generations of church members that will follow us; and
WHEREAS, The theme for the 2026 –29 National Offering has been established as “Christ Is Risen! Tell the Next Generation,” reflecting this desire to spread the Gospel and the full counsel of God’s Word to those who do not know Christ and to the generations to come; therefore be it
Resolved, That the BNM and the BIM commend Tell the Next Generation to the Synod for adoption as her mission and ministry emphasis for the 2026–29 triennium.
Board for National Mission; Board for International Mission
